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Post by Gerner on Aug 13, 2011 13:26:00 GMT -5
Sons of SekHi!I started painting some weeks ago, but haven’t done much because of summer vacation. Now everything is back to normal and I will be starting to paint for real now. =I=munda really got me inspired and I will start playing that if possible. I have chosen to create this blog to motivate myself to continue on the painting, getting feedback, constructive criticism and general support to continue paining. A bit about myself: I’m 22 years old, live with my dog in Copenhagen Denmark. I am a vegan for 4 years now and see myself as anarchist/non-political. Also am I a student and live off that, so don’t have so many money to support my hobby at this moment. What you will see from me: Sons of Sek more will come later. Bear in mind I only just begun. Here are some images:       I won’t write much here unless people encourage me to it. 
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Post by Gerner on Aug 13, 2011 13:26:31 GMT -5
Reserved for whatever I might need.
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Post by krasimirova on Aug 13, 2011 14:26:40 GMT -5
Hi there Gerner.. Først ville jeg lige sige velkommen til IGMB..  Sounds good with a "blog" for you to keep being motivated, will you be painting to play or will you be playing to paint..? On the painting side: You might wanna consider getting some washes (thinned down paints) and you also might wanna think about the "digi-camo" you have going.. It tends to look a bit messy if you have multiple units on the board.. Other than that it looks pretty solid.. EDIT: Så er der også lige det faktum at her på boarded er der en del mere gang i "Underhive" dette har dog en tendens til at være en masse vrøvl og har meget lidt game relateret stuff i sig.. Kan være underholdende nok engang imellem, men nu er du advaret.. |
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Post by Gerner on Aug 13, 2011 14:56:55 GMT -5
Thanks krasimirova. Well if I had the money I would buy the figures I want, convert them and pay some one to paint them. But fortunately I don't so I get the enjoy of painting them myself. I am definitely painting them so I can play. I own the Badab Black Wash, that I already love. I am considering getting some army dipper (it looks so easy). As I already told I'm new, and don't know much about painting, converting or the social aspect of the game yet. About the camou: It looks messy, and I'm desperately trying to get it right, practise makes perfect. I hope I can achieve my models to actual blend into the gaming board and make my opponent forget them (so the camouflage actual could work). Thanks for the heads-up on the underhive, maybe I should go socializing. |
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Post by krasimirova on Aug 14, 2011 2:21:18 GMT -5
About the camou: It looks messy, and I'm desperately trying to get it right, practise makes perfect. I hope I can achieve my models to actual blend into the gaming board and make my opponent forget them (so the camouflage actual could work). I had a Marbo conversion which I had made so that he was hiding in a bushy thingy/tree.. It was a ongoing joke that I forgot him more than my opponent did.. Just think about having to paint 60+ guardsmen in Digi camo, that is gonna take alot of time..  |
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Post by 3ff3ct on Aug 14, 2011 4:20:10 GMT -5
Wash works just as well as army dipper, if not better in my opinion as theres no shiny finish Good camo works by breaking up outlines, simply pick a few colours that are similar to the board you play on and in theory they should be hard to find i quite often end up with guardsmen in my terrain box as they're all rocking urban camo... Your minis are a lot better than my first efforts, well done! And welcome to the mad mad world of IGMB ;D |
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Post by Gerner on Aug 14, 2011 5:14:12 GMT -5
I had a Marbo conversion which I had made so that he was hiding in a bushy thingy/tree.. It was a ongoing joke that I forgot him more than my opponent did.. Just think about having to paint 60+ guardsmen in Digi camo, that is gonna take alot of time.. Time is the only thing I got, but I have thought of getting a got airbrush to try to make the camo with, but don't know if it would work. Haha, well it is Marbo. Maybe I should just makes bushes with rifles poking out? |
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Post by Gerner on Aug 14, 2011 5:20:31 GMT -5
Wash works just as well as army dipper, if not better in my opinion as theres no shiny finish Good camo works by breaking up outlines, simply pick a few colours that are similar to the board you play on and in theory they should be hard to find i quite often end up with guardsmen in my terrain box as they're all rocking urban camo... Your minis are a lot better than my first efforts, well done! And welcome to the mad mad world of IGMB ;D I just saw yetis vanhallans and was awed at what the army dipper did. But yea, so far its just washes. I currently haven't played yet and have not seen any of the gameboards, so I will just continue with the more fluff based. I hope to achieve some multi cam on some of them. But so far I'm just testing. And thanks for the Welcome. Which of my painted figure do you like best? |
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Post by Jackal-0311 on Aug 14, 2011 17:14:24 GMT -5
Wash works just as well as army dipper, if not better in my opinion as theres no shiny finish Good camo works by breaking up outlines, simply pick a few colours that are similar to the board you play on and in theory they should be hard to find i quite often end up with guardsmen in my terrain box as they're all rocking urban camo... Your minis are a lot better than my first efforts, well done! And welcome to the mad mad world of IGMB ;D Hit the nail on head! To honest your digi pattern is to good! My opinion...is to paint the models gear, web gear, holsters, belts, boots.. ect a different color(s). This in turn would break up the digi pattern which would bring more definition yo the model. Second....you need to teach me how you did that pattern, with pictures! |
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Post by Gerner on Aug 15, 2011 17:14:56 GMT -5
To honest your digi pattern is to good! My opinion...is to paint the models gear, web gear, holsters, belts, boots.. ect a different color(s). This in turn would break up the digi pattern which would bring more definition yo the model. Second....you need to teach me how you did that pattern, with pictures! I'm trying that now, thanks for the suggestion. Which of the patterns do you mean? |
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Post by Jackal-0311 on Aug 15, 2011 17:51:56 GMT -5
To honest your digi pattern is to good! My opinion...is to paint the models gear, web gear, holsters, belts, boots.. ect a different color(s). This in turn would break up the digi pattern which would bring more definition yo the model. Second....you need to teach me how you did that pattern, with pictures! I'm trying that now, thanks for the suggestion. Which of the patterns do you mean? I like number 1. |
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Post by Gerner on Aug 16, 2011 15:28:55 GMT -5
So I finished this guy. Right now I'm just painting for learning. But I guess he could be a veteran sergeant with a power weapon. Pretty happy with how he turned out, I can definitely see progression. I was thinking about giving him some highlights with elf flesh, but I am afraid of ruining him. I also still need to paint the base edge again. Comment and Critics welcome. Front:  Side:  Back:  0311-Infantryman: I will make a short tutorial on the next fellow I paint. Do you have any pictures of your small guys that I can see? |
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Post by Jackal-0311 on Aug 16, 2011 19:10:48 GMT -5
Awesome, not as of yet, they are coming in as of this week. I'm a recovering SM junkie s i dont have much guard stuff. Check my Valk Chopper conversion.
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Post by Gerner on Aug 21, 2011 11:46:18 GMT -5
Fiiiiinally I'm done with this guy. He gave me such a headache, and I still just want to through him into a jar of acetone.  The other miniatures I have painted felt like a step forward, this guy just felt like failure. I think he is ugly. Well, learning by doing. I am getting pretty tired of the SM scouts and think I am going to paint some of random metal minis for a change. I hope that I soon can buy some cadians and try something with them.
Jackal: I tried to take some pictures, but don't think they will be any help. Instead I will give you this link and try to explain my steps on the camo. forum.specialopspaintball.com/index.php?showtopic=149082^ Simplify this and it should work out. My technique: (this is easiest done if the mini is not assembled) Step 1: First you spray paint your mini with whatever coat you use (black for me). Step 2:Then you choose your main/foundation colour and paint all the parts were you want the camo pattern. Don't be afraid to paint over other parts, you will touch up in the end. Step 3: Choose a second colour, this one will be the least seen. Make either tiger stripes, big Y's on the main colour. Step 4: Repeat step 3 with a second colour, this will be more seen than the previous. Step 5: If you want repeat step 3 with a third colour. Step 6: Paint the other part of the model as normal. Step 7: Use some dark (pref black) wash to fill the edges and to make some borders. Step 8: Give some highlights if you feel parts of it need it. Finish! Tips: Choose some light colours as the wash always will darken it. Try some different colours. Use a small brush to paint the camo pattern. Maybe a size bigger in the begging and jump down a brush size as you put your next pattern on.
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Post by Gerner on Aug 22, 2011 12:59:31 GMT -5
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Post by Shostak(AWOL) on Aug 22, 2011 13:10:32 GMT -5
Hey, the last guy looks really good!
Personally; I would find a scheme I liked and stick to it. Keep it fairly simple, but go to town on the details.
One day I'll post my first minis. They were actually awful. (Although I was about 8 at the time)...
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Post by Gerner on Aug 24, 2011 5:11:16 GMT -5
Hey, the last guy looks really good! Personally; I would find a scheme I liked and stick to it. Keep it fairly simple, but go to town on the details. One day I'll post my first minis. They were actually awful. (Although I was about 8 at the time)... Thanks Shostak. I really like the a-tacs scheme but I don't know which gw colours I should use to get to paint it. Yea, I guess my age helps a bit. |
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Post by Gerner on Sept 18, 2011 8:10:31 GMT -5
So silence..? I have been playing too much DoW, and now I finally got two more painted. A missile launcher guy and a melee dude. Missile Launcher:  Back:  Melee:  Back:  I started doing the production line way of painting them. All five one colour at a time, but it drove me mad and I started painted them singly again. This may not be the quickest way, but it let me do them more justice. I'm ordering for around 90£ on wayland games in the end of the month and will get some proper tools. (I know the missile launcher scout have mould lines.) All comments and critics are more than welcome. |
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Post by Gerner on Sept 24, 2011 15:58:34 GMT -5
So a small update. This is the newest guy on the block.. Front:  Back:  At this moment I feel very limited by the paints, tools and minis. I hope everything gets more intriguing when I get more stuff. |
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Post by Gerner on Nov 6, 2011 15:27:44 GMT -5
*Waking from his deep slumber* Days have drifted by and I have had my minds elsewhere (heresy I tell you!), but now I'm back to painting again. I got a order home from wayland games so I finally can start my Rzakata Legion! I have made a single guy so far. New Stuff:  Rzakata Ranger (bad light):  I can't decide if I should do highlights on him and if I should, then where. Comment & criticism is welcome. When I get the time I will update the first post, so keep an eye out. |
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Post by Ignatius on Nov 6, 2011 16:07:37 GMT -5
Ahhh most excellent. I really like the rangers a lot. I say no highlighting to anything that has camoflauge. Maybe the leather parts on the belt. Maybe.
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Post by 3ff3ct on Nov 7, 2011 8:57:15 GMT -5
Hmmm, if you could be bothered I think highlights would look great, however I think that your 'test mini' looks great! Great to have you back!
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Post by Gerner on Nov 7, 2011 12:23:41 GMT -5
A guy on Dakka suggested that I just highlighted the armour and lasgun, maybe I will do the boots a bit too. And thanks for the nice comments. |
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Post by Shostak(AWOL) on Nov 7, 2011 16:00:00 GMT -5
The ranger looks most excellent.
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Post by Gerner on Nov 7, 2011 16:15:04 GMT -5
Thanks Shostak Better pics of the Ranger with highlight and a sneak. Front:  Back:  A wip/sneak:  Cookie to the one who guess what he is.  |
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